Gentleman Jim Corbett (George Montgomery) returns to the 1950s to fight Joe Louis (himself) to settle the debate of who is the better fighter. However, the fight will be off if Jim falls in love on Earth and a country girl presents a problem.

Season 3, Episode 19 (February 6, 1955)

Ronald Reagan hosts.

Note: This recording is in terrible condition with video problems throughout.


This movie is part of the collection: Classic TV

Audio/Visual: sound, color
Keywords: Classic TV; G.E. Theater; General Electric Theater; Ronald Reagan; Joe Louis

Creative Commons license: Public Domain Mark 1.0

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Reviewer: richgoup - - December 9, 2012
Subject: The Return of Gentleman Jim.
General Electric Theater.
Season 3, episode 19.
Original air date: 6 February 1955.
cast: George Montgomery (Gentleman Jim Corbett), Ronald Reagan (Host), Marilyn Erskine (Ruth), Murvyn Vye (Maxie), Jesse White (Mike), Syd Saylor (Frank) and Joe Louis.
From IMDB.
Good starting idea for a scenario. The writing could be far better.